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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.56, 398.00 and 162.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.56, 398.00 and 162.56 is: 243.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.56 : 398.00 = 162.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.56/398.00 = 162.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.56x = 398.00 × 162.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.56x = 64,697.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,697.30/265.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.63

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